Need a job for the holidays? You’re in luck

If you’re planning to work in retail during the holidays, you’re in luck. The state is forecasting a significant increase in the number of jobs to be filled.

That includes Thurston County, according to state Employment Security Department data, which projects that 147 retail jobs will be created this holiday season. That’s up from 44 last year.

Statewide, holiday hiring is expected to rise more than 20 percent to 10,985 jobs from 9,090 in 2017.

“Fueled by strong consumer confidence, our industry has been growing steadily, helping to keep unemployment at record lows throughout the state with expanding career opportunities,” said Renée Sunde of the Washington Retail Association.